"I'm not an optimist. I just need to believe in something. There isn't much left." Hartley shrugged his shoulders and shook his head. "When the best thing we can hope for is for Reverb to revolt, there isn't much hope left."

He looked out over the city and wished he could do something to save it. So much power and potential, but going up against Zoom? He wished he had that bravery. He wished he had the confidence. "It's weird, isn't it? It's only been a few years. Back when I shared a bed with you."